A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3348641 Details
Epoch: 155 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3350024 epoch_slot_no: 2024 block_no: 3348484 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3773 time: 2019-11-08 08:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fe9e2d2d7a850096950fd496e467d294e447e25796bbabfa0ce2c5c843670b2Block Operator
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